Worthless

Are we worthless pebbles or diamonds in the rough?

"Rough diamonds may sometimes be mistaken for worthless pebbles."
Thomas Browne

We are diamonds in the rough;
Our value concealed from all except the
Regardful eye of the diamond cutter.
Then in our tetrahedral plane
He carves a sharp channel, inserts the
Laser-edged blade of tests and strikes it.
Each blow drives the blade though
Severing the rough gem in half.
Success is polished beauty.

Author's Note: I know there is more to the diamond cutting process then the constrains of this poem allows.